How far is Danbury, CT from North Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to North Haven, CT is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.31 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.81 mi
49.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.81 mi
Kilometers
49.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive North Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlebury
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Danbury
23.1 mi
00h 30m
To North Haven
23.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and North Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and North Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 12 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    133 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto White Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Newtown Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 70: Cheshire

    2586 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1555 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Whitney Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ives Street

    1139 ft · 23 sec · Ives Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on Davis Road

    1107 ft · 28 sec · Davis Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1671 ft · 33 sec · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bishop Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · Bishop Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Clintonville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Clintonville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and North Haven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
29.2 mi · 63%
Whitney Avenue
3.71 mi · 8%
Main Street
3.51 mi · 8%
Waterbury Road
2.36 mi · 5%
Newtown Road
1.56 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

29 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury
00h 30m from Danbury
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danbury to North Haven?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Danbury and 23.2 miles from North Haven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Danbury is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Middlebury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlebury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlebury.

RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

32 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and North Haven. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.59 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
North Haven

#2 North Haven

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population23,556
Coordinates41.3909300, -72.8595400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: North Haven (-72.85954, 41.39093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and North Haven. The current time is 05:26:47.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.